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H.490 (Act 58)

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

House Committee on Appropriations
5/16/2015 - House message House adopted Conference Committee report
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Senate 5/16/2015 - House message House adopted Conference Committee report
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An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

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2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
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An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Roll Call History

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Body Date Journal Location Full Status

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An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Meetings

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Meeting Full List

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:30 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview of the budget situation; payroll tax.

Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
After

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Taxes budget

Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
3:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Joint Meeting with House Appropriations in Room 11


Thursday, February 19, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:45 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Review of certain provisions

James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources

Friday, February 20, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Health Care
10:30 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Budget issues for the Office of the Health Care Advocate

Trinka Kerr, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
11:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Discussion of issues and priorities


Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
After

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Fees related to ANR/Ag collaborative laboratory

Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture

Thursday, March 12, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:20 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Response to Memo from Appropriations Committee

Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office

Friday, March 13, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
-

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Memo draft to Appropriations Committee


Friday, March 20, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Ways and Means
9:15 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Decisions

Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Education
4:15 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee discussion on amendment related to funding EEI


Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
11:30 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Health

Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health

Thursday, March 26, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
10:30 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Vermont Health Access

Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
Ashley Berliner, Medicaid Policy and Planning Chief, Agency of Human Services
11:15 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living

Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

Friday, March 27, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department of Mental Health

Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health

Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-after the floor

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department for Children and Families

Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
Dawn O'Toole, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Human Services
Leo Clark, CFO, Department for Children and Families

Thursday, April 2, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Overview--as Passed by the House

Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations

Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

FY 2016 Budget--Advocates Hearing (Room 10)
List of Scheduled Testimony Available at the Hearing


Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-after the floor

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Agency of Human Services Budget Discussion

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

FY 2016 Budget
Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

FY 2016 Budget
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Thursday, April 9, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

FY 2016 Budget
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Thursday, April 9, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
9:30 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Budget Testimony

Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Low Income Advocacy Council
Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Alliance
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
David Mickenberg, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
John Shullenberger, Area Agencies on Aging
Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Zatz and Renfrew
Amy Schullenberger, Lobbyist, Low Income Weatherization Providers

Friday, April 10, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

FY 2016 Budget
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Monday, April 13, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Thursday, April 16, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Friday, April 17, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Monday, April 20, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)

Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
2:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-after the floor

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion


Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up

3:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark Up


Thursday, April 23, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee Discussion

Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
Eric Avildsen, Director, Vermont Legal Aid

Thursday, April 23, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up

4:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Thursday, April 23, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
10:40 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

Friday, April 24, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Monday, April 27, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
1:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(Fiscal Year 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up

2:15 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Retirement Incentive

Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
2:45 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
10:30 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

[After Senate Floor Adjournment]
(FY 2016 Budget)
Committee Deliberations/Mark up


Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
-

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Substance Abuse Advisory Council

Diane Snelling
Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Thursday, April 30, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
8:45 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Substance Abuse Advisory Council

Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
9:30 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Summary of Senate Amendments

Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Committee(s):
Senate Committee on Appropriations
3:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Conference Committee -- Ethan Allen Room


Friday, May 8, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government - Ethan Allen Room

2:00 PM
10:00 AM

Friday, May 8, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Government Operations
1:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Tentative Meeting

Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council

Monday, May 11, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government - Room 10

10:00 AM
2:00 PM

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government - Ethan Allen Room

2:00 PM

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Appropriations
9:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Administrations reduction plan update

Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government - Ethan Allen Room

10:00 AM
2:20 PM

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Committee(s):
House Committee on Human Services
9:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Department for Children and Families Budget

Rep. Matthew Trieber, House Committee on Appropriations

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government - Ethan Allen Room

10:00 AM
2:00 PM

Friday, May 15, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government - Ethan Allen Room -- Delayed -- TBA

10:00 AM
5:30 PM

An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Witnesses Who Testified

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
House Committee on Appropriations
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
House Committee on Government Operations
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • Betsy Wrask, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
House Committee on Health Care
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Trinka Kerr, Chief Health Care Advocate, Office of the Health Care Advocate
  • Stephen Klein, Chief Legislative Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
House Committee on Human Services
  • Rep. Matthew Trieber, House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Ways and Means
  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Jolinda LaClair, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Agriculture
  • Lucy Leriche, Deputy  Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development
  • Trey Martin, Deputy Secretary, Agency of Natural Resources
  • Gregg Mousley, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • Joanna Pallito, Business Manager, Department of Environmental Conservation
  • Mary Peterson, Commissioner, Department of Taxes
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
  • Sara Teachout, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Justin Johnson, Secretary, Agency of Administration
  • Rep. Mitzi Johnson, Chair, House Committee on Appropriations
  • Beth Pearce, State Treasurer, Office of the State Treasurer
  • James Reardon, Commissioner, Department of Finance & Management
Senate Committee on Health and Welfare
  • Eric Avildsen, Director, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Stephanie Barrett, Associate Fiscal Officer, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Ashley Berliner, Medicaid Policy and Planning Chief, Agency of Human Services
  • Jennifer Carbee, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • Harry Chen, Commissioner, Department of Health
  • Barbara Cimaglio, Deputy Commissioner, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program, Dept. of Health
  • Leo Clark, CFO, Department for Children and Families
  • Steven Costantino, Commissioner, Department of Vermont Health Access
  • Christopher Curtis, Attorney, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Paul Dupre, Commissioner, Department of Mental Health
  • Carrie Hathaway, Financial Director, Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA)
  • Karen Lafayette, Lobbyist, Low Income Advocacy Council
  • Nolan Langweil, Senior Fiscal Analyst, Joint Fiscal Office
  • Matt Levin, Executive Director, Early Childhood Alliance
  • Erhard Mahnke, Executive Director, Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition
  • Jackie Majoros, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Vermont Legal Aid
  • Katie McLinn, Legislative Counsel, Office of Legislative Council
  • David Mickenberg, Community of Vermont Elders (COVE)
  • Dawn O'Toole, Chief Operating Officer, Agency of Human Services
  • Virginia Renfrew, Lobbyist, Zatz and Renfrew
  • Kenneth Schatz, Commissioner, Department for Children and Families
  • Amy Schullenberger, Lobbyist, Low Income Weatherization Providers
  • Amy Shollenberger, Lobbyist, Vermont Parent Child Center Network
  • John Shullenberger, Area Agencies on Aging
  • Diane Snelling
  • Shannon Thompson, Financial Director, Department of Mental Health
  • Susan Wehry, Commissioner, Department of Disabilities, Aging & Independent Living

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No fiscal documents found for H.490 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference Members

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference Meetings

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Meeting Date Committee
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Committee of Conference Meeting Full List

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session
Friday, May 8, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room

10:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Room 10


Monday, May 11, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
10:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Room 10

2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room


Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room


Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
10:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room

2:20 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room


Thursday, May 14, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
10:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room

2:00 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room


Friday, May 15, 2015
Committee(s):
Committee of Conference
10:00 AM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room -- Delayed -- TBA

5:30 PM

H.490 - An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Ethan Allen Room


No committee of conference report found for H.490 in the 2015 - 2016 Legislative Session.

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Act


An act relating to making appropriations for the support of government

Statutes Affected

2015 - 2016 Legislative Session

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Staff & Other Information

Staff
Joint Fiscal Office, Systems Administrator

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